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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1899
Page
7
At the Monticello convention on the 6th, the Republicans unveiled a strong county ticket. Biographical sketches highlight F. J. Sokol for Representative and Joseph F. Petcina for Treasurer, with Hiram Arnold for Sheriff and Clifford B. Paul for County Superintendent among others.
Cody and Salsbury present a thrilling Wild West and Rough Rider show featuring a simulated San Juan Hill charge. The act includes 309 actual participants from Santiago and Roosevelts Rough Riders with U S Army regulars and Cuban insurgents, aided by General Garcia's army via the Cuban Junta. Buffalo Bill is extolled for official recognition and educative value of the exhibition.
The Jones County Democrats met in Anamosa last Friday and nominated a county ticket amid mixed enthusiasm. W D Sheean led the proceedings as temporary chair with G E Bishop as secretary, and party officials formed committees on permanent organization and credentials. John Dennison and P D Daly were among early nominees, while James Voorhees was urged for sheriff. the convention also named candidates for county superintendent and treasurer, with several nominations becoming unanimous by ballot.
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